Wagner vs UNC Prediction, Picks, Odds | NCAA Tournament First Round Bets

Wagner vs UNC Prediction, Picks, Odds | NCAA Tournament First Round Bets

The First Round of NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament kicks off on Thursday, March 21 -- and the fifth matchup on the slate set to tip off is Wagner vs North Carolina, which is scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET on CBS.

The Tar Heels are huge 24.5-point favorites on the spread in Thursday's contest; with the game total stationed at over/under 133.5 at most sportsbooks.

Here's everything you need to know about Wagner vs UNC — our expert prediction and betting picks for this First Round NCAA Tournament matchup.

Wagner vs UNC Odds

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Wagner vs UNC Prediction

Wagner held off a furious rally by Howard in Tuesday's First Four as the Seahawks advanced to the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

However, it will be a tough task for the NEC champions who travel to Charlotte on Friday for a virtual road game against top-seeded North Carolina.

The Tar Heels failed to win the ACC tournament but finished atop the league at 17-3. UNC posted a 7-7 ATS mark as a double-digit favorite, including a 2-2 ATS record when laying at least 20 points.

Wagner has covered four straight games (all as an underdog) but were blown out in their two opportunities as a 'dog of 20 points or more against Seton Hall and Providence.

UNC posted the best defensive numbers in ACC play, while putting together the top defensive 2-point and 3-point percentage numbers against conference foes.

Pick: North Carolina -24.5 (-110)

Wagner vs UNC Game Time & TV Channel

Date: Thursday, March 21
Matchup: NEC vs ACC
Venue: Spectrum Center
Location: Charlotte, NC
Time-TV: CBS, 2:45 p.m. ET

Wagner vs UNC Betting Stats

1) North Carolina Tar Heels
(ACC, At-Large)

  • Futures: +2000
  • Region: +260
  • SU: 27-7
  • ATS: 18-15-1
  • O/U: 16-18
  • PPG: 81.6
  • OPPG: 70.1

16) Wagner Seahawks
(Northeast, Automatic)

  • Futures: +50000
  • Region: +30000
  • SU: 16-15
  • ATS: 14-15
  • O/U: 10-19
  • PPG: 63.9
  • OPPG: 63

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March Madness First Round Odds

The NCAA Men's Tournament First Round will take place on Thursday March 21, 2024 and Friday March 22, 2024.

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